Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of maintenance for the command center electronics and thermal day/night camera in the amount of $9,000 utilizing Fiscal Year 2015 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant funding; and any other matters incident thereto. [Grant Account #346-2001-6032 (FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Grant Funds)]
Issue: Funding is available through Operation Stonegarden funds for the purchase of this equipment maintenance.
Solution: Purchase maintenance for command center utilizing grant funds approved through Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).
Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its sworn officer force will be provided with needed maintenance for its equipment through Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant funds.
Background:
This equipment maintenance is to be purchased utilizing grant funding from FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). This grant provides funding to enhance border security operations in the Laredo/Webb County area.
Previous Court Action:
The acceptance of the FY 2015 Operation Stonegardne (OPSG) grant was approved as Agenda Item No. 23b of the Consent Agenda on Webb County Commissioners Court meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2016.